About today Readings Day of repentance 1 Timothy 1: 1-2, 12-14. You are my heir, O Lord – Psalm 15 (16): 1-2, 5, 7-8, 11. Luke 6: 39-42. Can the blind lead the blind? “The blind leads the blind” can still be heard today to describe the incapable who leads the equally incapable. If our … Read more
I have three girls at home of my own and I often look for ways to teach them the truths of God’s Word. I love teaching the Bible, but I have found many times that because of its attention spans (ages 5, 3, and 5 months) and my limited time, it can be difficult to … Read more
About today Readings 1 Timothy 1: 15-17. Blessed be the name of the Lord forever – Psalm 112 (113): 1-7. Luke 6: 43-49. Whoever hears me builds his house on a rock I struggle with my flawed nature sometimes. Why do I keep making the same mistakes? When will I ever have it all together? … Read more
About today Readings 24. Sunday in normal time Isaiah 50: 5-9. I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living – Psalm 114 (116): 1-6, 8-9. James 2: 14-18. Mark 8: 27-35. You are the messiah Dear Lord, Peter told you that he believed that you were the Messiah … Read more
About today Readings John Chrysostom 1 Timothy 2: 1-8. Bless the Lord for he has heard my prayer – Psalm 27 (28): 2, 7-9. Luke 7: 1-10. See how you see, hear as you speak, act as you wish Saint John Chrysostom, “the golden mouth” (born 449 AD), was a gifted homilist whose influence continues … Read more
Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana on Sunday – no less the anniversary of Hurricane Catrina – leaving millions of people without electricity and in fear for their lives. The storm raged through the state’s coastal areas and resulted in heavy rainfall in low-lying areas of the state. But probably the most damaging part of the hurricane … Read more
About today Readings Triumph of the cross Numbers 21: 4-9. Do not forget the works of the Lord! – Psalm 77 (78): 1-2, 34-38. Philippians 2: 6-11. John 3: 13-17. God sent his Son that through him the world might be saved A humbling thought that God chose to be born a poor baby to … Read more
7. A prayer for courage Slide 3 of 3 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never forsake you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31: 6 Heavenly Father, help us remember that we need not be afraid because you are going before us. … Read more
About today Readings Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Timothy 3: 14-16. How great are the works of the Lord! – Psalm 110 (111): 1-6. Luke 7: 31-35. A sword will pierce your own soul too We look around our world through our many means of communication, and indeed there are many things that worry us. … Read more
Are you new to prayer Prayer – communicating with God – is an important and powerful way to grow spiritually. If you haven’t prayed much, starting a prayer habit may seem intimidating, but it should be a pleasant process. God will pick you up where you are when you choose to pray. Experiencing the miracle … Read more